Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has hailed Ireland as “wonderful” – after filming the new movie here.
The Hollywood actor – who plays the original Luke Skywalker – has been filming on Skellig Michael in Kerry for the film.
Earlier today, the 62-year-old headed back home after it is understood he was involved in filming a scene that will last a minute in the movie.
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And he said on Twitter: “Ireland you are wonderful! Love the country, love the people!”
He had been staying in the Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville, Co Kerry while here.
Security has been over the top on Skellig Michael at the moment with the arrival of Hollywood A-listers to film the flick.
The Unesco World Heritage site has been closed to the public for the last three days.
Hollywood director JJ Abrams has also filmed the newest installment of the franchise in Abu Dhabi and Iceland.
Recently Mark said he was so glad to be asked to be involved in the film.
“I already had a beginning, middle and end. I never thought we’d come back,” he said.
“I thought even if they did a third trilogy, we wouldn’t be involved, because it is really about the new generation of characters.”
